Frei Brothers Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Frei Brothers
Label Name:
 
Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.2%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Merlot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
92 Points, James Suckling (2020); 92 Points, Wine Enthusiast (2020); Wine Spectator cited 90 points for 2018 vintage

Tasting Note
Rich blackcurrant, blackberry and black cherry with dark chocolate, cedar, mint and clove; firm, velvety tannins and medium acidity, finishing long and savory.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, lamb chops, beef stew, aged cheddar; Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Cantonese roast duck, Sichuan-style beef, teriyaki beef.

Production Method
Grapes gently destemmed with substantial whole berries; 8–10 days skin contact, completed malolactic fermentation and oak aging to soften and add complexity.

Vineyard Info
Frei Brothers sources Alexander Valley fruit (including Barrelli Creek) for its Reserve Cabernet; historic Sonoma brand producing value-driven Reserve wines.